[Theory] UC Theory Seminar: a reminder
Alexander Razborov
razborov at uchicago.edu
Mon May 23 10:30:57 CDT 2022
Departments of Mathematics & Computer Science
Combinatorics & Theory Seminar
Tuesday, May 24, 3:30pm
Location Kent 107
Avishay Tal (Berkeley)
TITLE: On certified randomness from quantum advantage experiments
ABSTRACT: Certified randomness is the ability to generate random bits
that one can certify their randomness to a skeptic, without placing any
trust in the experimental device. Recently Aaronson (Aaronson 2018,
2020) proposed a novel certified randomness protocol based on existing
random circuit sampling experiments - placing this application within
reach of near-term quantum devices. However, the security of Aaronson's
protocol relies on non-standard conjectures that were not previously
studied in the literature. In joint work with Roozbeh Bassirian, Adam
Bouland, Bill Fefferman, and Sam Gunn, we prove two versions of
Aaronson’s conjectures unconditionally in the black-box (aka,
random-oracle) setting.
In this talk, I will describe the setting and applications and give a
brief proof outline of one of our results. The presentation will be
self-contained and not assume much prior knowledge about quantum computing.
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Re the University masking guidance: since the room is huge, we will not
be making designated “masks-only” zone. We, however, encourage the
audience to space out and try to congregate according to their masking
philosophy.
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